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Place of Origin: Chinese
Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used fo...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Persimmon Orange Tapered Plum Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

"The Bonsai Tree" Calcite Helictites, Li Gian Mine, Wenshan, Yunnan, China
Located in New York, NY
"The Bonsai Tree" Calcite Helictites Li Gian Mine, Wenshan, Yunnan, China Measures: 14.5 cm tall x 15 cm wide Helictites are a form of speleothem formed by the deposition o...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Bamboo Leaf Tray in Crystal by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo leaf tray Crystal Hand carved Limited Edition.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcela...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White 'Cranes in pond' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
At the center, it features five elegant cranes depicted against a pond setting, each portrayed in varying postures. The background harmoniously incorporates lotus flowers and other a...
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1690s Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey glaze that cloaks its simple ceramic form. Once used as an everyday serving dish, t...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases, circa 1770
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1770s Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Floral Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This large porcelain ginger jar with lid has a stunning hand painted design of flowers, vines, leaves and butterflies. Beautiful colors of Pink, Orange, Green, Yellow and Blue plants...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Small White Chinoiserie Flower Vase with Floral Motif and Brass Accents
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite cloisonne bud vase in white with a floral motif. This small vase is perfect for one or two stems of your favorite flower. The piece is round with a fluted top and round base...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Jar with Painted Decoration of "Frog" Pattern, Neolithic Period
Located in seoul, KR
Large and small two-handled jars, pitchers, bowls, and beakers are the most common forms produced during the Machang phase of the Majiayao (or Gansu Yangshao) culture. The decorative...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Chinese Large Lidded Temple Jar Vase Antiques Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important 1st quarter 19th century Circa 1800-1825 blue & white Chinoiserie China lidded temple jar Antiques depicting chrysanthemums flowers and leaves . Chrysanthemums, which symbolize happiness and vitality, are a popular autumn flower in China and carry special significance during lunar new year celebrations. Since ancient times, people have drunk wine from mums' fermented petals. It has Fu-dog Mask handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in the form of a fu-dog finial Antique...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits shades that span from milky white to pale jade green. The Foo Dogs possess a playful, li...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Jar with Hand-Painted Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century blue & white Chinese porcelain jar with hand-painted motif featuring birds. Dimensions: Height 24cm x diameter 20cm.
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1930s, Wood Chinese Cachepot
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing cachepot made in China in the Thirties, ebonized wood with mother of pearl inlays and semi precious stones decorations have signs of use and age.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Brown Glazed Ceramic Salty Egg Jar, c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of crafting salty eggs. The jar features a wonderful brown glaze. There is a ridged pattern finish near to the Jar'...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality Chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Glazed Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Pickling Jar was once used to pickle eggs and features a wonderful array of hand-painted motifs which include birds, foliage and other subtle symbols and patterning. The hand-pa...
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Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Apple Green Chinese Crackle Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Apple Green Chinese Crackle Vase.
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Vases and Covers, c. 1775
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Chinese Export porcelain vases and covers. Dating from the third quarter of the 1700s, and originating in the Jingdezhen region of China, near the important China Trad...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vase, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
With molded lotus flower decoration within center and upper bands, the lower band with upright lappets, four character mark on base.
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1860s Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Covered Basket with Black Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage round covered rattan and bamboo basket from the mid 20th century, with hand painted black décor on the top. This large vintage Chinese round covered basket...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Pottery White Porcelain Bowl /1050-1200/Beautiful and Rare Bowl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I will introduce a very beautiful vessel. This is a white porcelain bowl made around the 11th-12th centuries in China. The place is a kiln called "Cizhou ware...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Newark, England
Circa 1910 From our Chinese collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box. The snuff box of oval form having a hammered decoration to the exterior with a ...
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1910s Qing Vintage Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Blue and White Lidded Temple / Ginger Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Adorn your space with timeless elegance! These exquisite Blue and White Temple/Ginger Jars feature intricate dragon motifs, symbolizing strength and power, while their lids boast maj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Blue and White Peony Porcelain Vases with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
An exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain lidded vases, in Ginger Jar shape and beautifully hand-painted with a traditional decoration of Peony flower on the lid and body. This magnific...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Blue and White Botanical Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with an allover pattern of botanical motifs. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Reed

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
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Early 20th Century Minimalist Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a grain measure or kitchen mortar. The rustic container has a cylindrical form and a tur...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Chinese Blue and White Botanical Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with an allover pattern of botanical motifs. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed China, 20th Century A magnificent 20th-century Chinese Peking Glass Vase, a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship. This stunnin...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of Pink Porcelain Pink Floral Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Pink Porcelain Pink Floral Vases circa 1960s.
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1960s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a grain measure or kitchen mortar. The rustic container has a cylindrical form and a tu...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Chinoiserie Ceramic Trinket Dish with Red and Gold Characters
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite round ceramic trinket dish in white, with red and gold characters. This small piece will be great for a nightstand or dressing table to hold small items such as change or tr...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Rose Medallion Fish Pot on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
This 20th-century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Fish Pot possesses timeless elegance. Adorned with intricate village scenes, vibrant floral motifs, and delicate birds, it captivat...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Ginger Jars with Phoenixes, China, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large pair of baluster-shaped ginger jars in polychrome porcelain from the Famille Rose. With rich rotating decoration, it is adorned on the body with a pair of phoenixes, symbolizin...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Ceramic Tang Horse
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 2010 Chinese ceramic Tang horse stands just under 28” tall. Colorful glaze in rich shades of amber, green and cream. Unknown maker. Very good preowned condition with no flaws f...
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2010s Tang Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Blue And White Kraak Plate, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese blue and white Kraak plate, the central roundel depicting birds and floral design in a waterside, the rim with panels enclosing foliage and decorative objects. Period: Lat...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Temple Jar Imari Qianlong Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large vintage Chinese temple jar, handcrafted in China during the 1980s. Hand-decorated and enameled with an Imari-style design, inspired by Qianlong-era porcelain. The jar's body...
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1980s Qing Vintage Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair of Early 20thc Antique Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Early 20thc Oriental Antique Bone Carved Elephant sculpture.47w x 16w x 30h
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century Chinese wood and vellum document box hand painted court scene. No lock but all the hardware is bronze. The interior is four and a half inches deep.
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1890s Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A fine pair of unusual ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of unusual ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain vases, each painted in famille rose enamels and gilt, of baluster form with a pleated neck and fo-dog handles, applied with gi...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Later 19th Century Celadon & Blue Decorated Ginger Jar with Cover, Qing Dynasty
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Later 19th century celadon & blue decorated ginger jar with cover, Chinese export. Qing dynasty. The cover likely associated. With stand of later date. Minor chips on cover. Jar & co...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Covered Ginger Jar, Chinese export, Qing
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century covered ginger jar, Chinese export, Qing dynasty. Head darkened crackle glaze. Blue & white heavy enamelled floral decoration similar to pate-sur-pate. With stand of...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Fantail Pigeon Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite blanc de Chine porcelain fantail pigeon sculpture. Vintage in origin, this sculpture captures the graceful essence of the fantail pigeon, meticulously detailed to showcase i...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vase with Flowers and Butterflies, Orange and Gold
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style vase from the mid-20th century, with floral and butterfly decor. This exquisite vintage vase, crafted in the mid-20th century, captures the es...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Porcelain Figure of Quanyin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 11.5"H Good original vintage co...
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1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Top Quality Antique Puce Qianlong Landscape Chinese Porcelain Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
We were lucky enough and also proud to be able to buy this Chinese porcelain Puce dish, very rare decoration in gilt and pink. Central scene of a fishermen/trading village. French w...
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18th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 6 dishes in Blue and white with a lovely and high quality landscape scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Chi...
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18th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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